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The ac fan control switch on the dash melts on the back of it and causes the switch to only work on speed 1 and in some cases not at all. Now ive researched this multiple times and many many people have had the same issue that im having and some have even had their while car catch fire. So to better explain im adding a youtube link that explains what has happened. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=1ckrhib7xnu&feature=share
Driving on interstate, all lights flashed on, engine light remained on and my car stalled and would not accelerate. I had to take it out of drive, put it in sport mode and then back to drive. It would shake violently if I went above 45 miles an hour, I was 130 miles from home. This is not first time this has happened, have made previous complaints
I purchased my 2013 Hyundai Veloster in fall of 2015 as second owner from world Hyundai in matteson, il. It had roughly 32,000 on the odometer. After two decent years of relatively trouble free ownership the "electrical gremlins" attacked the trunk release, then the reverse camera, then the climate control knob. I was reluctant to take the car in again because I had spent more money on diagnostic charges than I had on items that were covered. I liked the vehicle and meticulously maintained it to spec as well. On one of the coldest days in winter of 2019, I went out to start up my Veloster and was terrified by a loud metal ticking followed by rattling in the motor. I immediately shut down the car. I waited a bit then tried to start it again. It was very bad. I took the car to the closest Hyundai dealership in which I described all the issues with the car. At this point the vehicle has roughly 92000 miles on the odometer and of course the tell me there is nothing they can do but, replace the motor for around $4500, sell me a new one, or buy it in trade. Once again I paid over $430 in diagnostic fees with no coverage or help. Looked around on line and found that these vehicles has had all of the above issues and no clear solutions to any. I've also noticed that all of the issues I have had with my vehicle many others have posted on youtube, google etc., but not many have filed official complaint. Come on people! get on board!
Panoramic glass implosion - while driving 70 pmh down the freeway, the closed glass roof section imploded sending shards of shattered glass thought out the paseenger compartment.
The trunk latch had been failing intermittently. I stopped at a dealership who opened the driver's door, and began locking and unlocking the electric door locks. This solved the problem at the time. I asked how playing with the locks would fix the trunk issue. The question was not answered. This solved the problem for a couple of years. However, the trunk latch finally failed permanently. I could not open the trunk via the emergency latch from the in side. I was told by the dealership that the issue was an electrical issue. Hence, the door lock remidey. Multiple Veloster owners have reported the same with some years being recalled. The 2013 has not been recalled and the dealership quoted $400 to repair this defect. I bought the car new and it now has 50,000 miles. I have had multiple safety issues with this vehicle that have been resolved but fyi-issue with ABS kicking in during every single brake, even if at a red light. I brought the car to the dealership multiple times for this issue and was told it was normal. I went to another dealership and test-drove another 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The ABS only kicked in when appropriate not with every single break. While purchasing tires after a 3rd blowout ( 30, 000 miles) the tire company noticed something wrong with the sensors to the ABS. This was resolved by the tire company. It's concerning that huyndai would not acknowledge the ABS issue. In fact, they don't acknowledge anything-- my gps never worked correctly which was reported to Hyundai at least 10 times over a three-year period. I finally made a video of the malfunction- as soon as I submitted the video the gps was replaced immediately. Problem being the new gps was the same model as the first and does not work either. I now have a vehicle without a gps and without a trunk that opens.
The fan knob only works on certain speeds if you have it precisely in a certain spot, and the plug behind the part that plugs it in is burnt. I have seen several others with this same issue. It is a fire hazard as sometimes it smells like burning electrical.
My steering wheel makes a clicking noise when turning or shifting the wheel from side to side. The steering wheel isn't tightly secured. In addition, the buttons on the steering wheel for voice control, etc. No longer works.
The A/C fan has all but stopped working. I'm lead to believe this is a result of the materials that you were used when constructing the fan regulator knob and them melting. There are people complaining about it all over the internet but mine went up shortly after the car is outside of warranty for this coverage (based on mileage). The fan will blow only when positioned precisely right.
My son's 2013 Hyundai Veloster's sunroof exploded violently while parked in our house drive way. The insurance company was contacted, but because of our insurance deductible the expense will not be covered by them. The car was taken to the Hyundai dealer and they would not take responsibility for the damage, despite they had done some recalls on this issue, but were never notify of this recall or of the possibilities that this could happen.. I find it unfair that we have to pay for a damage that has to do with manufacturing of such sunroofs by Hyundai. It is clear to us now that this is a very terrible, dangerous and common issue with this type of vehicles sunroofs because of its size. I am filling this complain because I want to know what measures has the government taken to make sure that the automobile industry, in our case the Hyundai, is manufacturing safe cars. From my reading related to this issue I am now aware that the auto industry and government safety regulators are well aware of the present safety hazards, that can very well end up been deadly. Please advise me on how I can approach this issue with Hyundai. To clarify the vehicle was stationary and the temperature was approximately 70%, we do live in South, Florida and the temperatures can go very high, so I am very afraid that this can happen again and I do fear for my son's safety. As of now we are going to have to pay $720 for this repair that we have nothing to do with it. Sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Driving down interstate and sunroof exploded. Did not what happen ay first. Loud explosion scared me to death. Glass flying during rush hour traffic. The sunroof was in the closed postion and all of a sudden boom.
Riding down the interstate and heard a loud pop alomost like a gun shot, next thing I know glass was falling on me, on my seats and floors. I looked up and sunroof was shattered, nothing caused it to shatter nothing hit it. But obviously based on other complaints and Hyundai it's a defect and Hyundai isn't doing fix the problem or recall car
Sunroof shattered while driving. No contact made with vehicle, was driving about 50 mph when sunroof glass shattered, breaking of back part of frame as well. Glass on sunroof shattered upward, eventually caving in on top of cover
Auto was stopped at a red light. When light turn green I pressed gas pedal auto did not move. All lights on dash board turned on, steering wheel locked, the auto transmission lever locked, ignition locked and brakes locked. Screen did not show what position if auto was on neutral, parked etc., some guys helped me push car to side of a street. After 4-5 minutes or so I was able to put my car in neutral and then after 5 or 6 minutes ignition unlocked and I was able to turn auto off.
Incident happened on July 21st 2017 at 1:45pm at 9701 dessau road, austin Texas. I was coming around the corner at dessau and rundberg heading North and I felt the car skip a little and had some loss of power. I pulled into the parking lot at 9701 dessau and the car was smoking and the brakes went out. I pulled the emergency brake and then opened the hood, there was fire and black smoke coming out and I ran inside to get a fire extinguisher. It looked like the alternator failed and caught on fire. The fire spread under the motor cover and burned some of the hood, but I got to it quickly and minimal damage was done. I could have crashed and died.
My Veloster turbo sunroof randomly exploded and shattered all on me and around me lightly damaging the interior of my car and gave me a few scratches and could have potentially blinded me had it gone into my eyes. I tried to call and see if Hyundai would help me out, but was told to get my call inspected at a dealership, only to be told that Hyundai will not cover the replacement for my sunroof; even though it is a known factory defect on my car make and model and has had multiple reports from owners of the same make and model. I am extremely upset with that fact and wanted to report this issue to the NHTSA, and maybe with this Hyundai will act on this issue sooner than later.
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- Bridgeton, NJ, USA